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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the person in #117 make Annemarie's lunch every day?

2. What new nickname does Miranda have for Julia?

3. What does Miranda find in the pocket of her winter coat in Chapter 30?

4. Why are the kids stuck at school during lunch one day?

5. Why does Miranda take a girl in her class to the bathroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Marcus and Julia attempt to explain to Miranda one day?

2. How does the author use foreshadowing in the scene where Marcus and Julia try to explain time travel to Miranda?

3. What are some of the things that Julia does to annoy Miranda and Annemarie?

4. Why do Annemarie, Colin and Miranda all quit their jobs after they get them back?

5. How does Miranda learn about Annemarie's disease?

6. What does Miranda receive from Richard for Christmas and why does it frighten Miranda?

7. Where does Miranda find the fourth and final note from the stranger and what questions remain for her?

8. Why is Miranda happy when Julia is thrown out of the sandwich shop again?

9. What is missing from the apartment one day and what do Miranda and her mother think about what has happened?

10. How does Miranda change the way she views people after the way the sandwich shop owner treated Julia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Miranda's life. Where will she be living? Who will be present in her life? Will she have had any more experiences with time travel? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Rebecca Stead is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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